https://www.youtube.com/embed/0idnng2oUOw?si=cYDp_BK97Fg5PZu4 I have just published my video about Athens 🙂 Finally, on my last full day in Athens, I was going to explore the ancient sites of the city, starting with the one and only Acropolis. There is a reason I left it to the last day - it is free to visit the Acropolis … Continue reading Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites: The Acropolis, Agora, and Hidden Gems
Just next to my accommodation there was a little alley with some really good works of art. The most famous is the bust of Medusa. I found this one stunning - the tale of Medusa is one that has always fascinated me, mostly for making me doubt the wisdom of the goddess Athena, for making … Continue reading Street Art in Athens, Psyri & a hike in Mount Lycabettus
On my second full day in Athens, I woke up naturally early. I laid in bed for a little while, reading and trying my best to ignore the news, which had kept me awake the night before. My room at Acron Athens had a Nespresso coffee machine - I always love when caffeine is made … Continue reading A brief tour in time – from ancient to young Athens
I got off the metro station of Monastiraki to find a city pulsing with energy. People walking at different paces, in and out of shops and cafes, chatting and laughing; roads that aren’t large enough for the traffic; cars standing still, whilst skilled pedestrians go around them, looking sideways in case the light turns green. … Continue reading Falling in love with Athens – Exploring Plaka & Anafiotika
Life has been unforgivable lately. More than lately. It’s been a few months now. I’m pushing through, fighting what look like invisible enemies. My body has been in constant alert, the instincts warning about an invisible predator lurking in the shadows. That predator is the system. It’s everywhere and nowhere. And anxiety consumes you, making … Continue reading Seeking Solace in Athens: Internal Struggles, Protests and Democracy
The Winged Bone 